I watched this video before trying waterskiing for the first time ever. After three tries I got up for about 5 seconds then ate shit and face planted. I realised what I did wrong. I pulled on the rope to try and regain balance and it threw me forward. I just need more time and practice. But I was so happy I got up. Thanks for the video!! Ps. I love how there was info for the driver also
One Ski- tip of ski against the rope, arms fully extended, knees up against your chest. "Let it Happen Captain!" When your shoulders are out of the water- stand up.
I can get up on the water every time, but I cannot for the life of me turn! I drop down off the table and immediately eat it and cartwheel, or get a lake water enema. I am always in pain the next few days
So on my first several attempts, my body wanted to role over in the water, which left me with the skis on top of my and me on my belly. This was before the boat started to pull up slack. How do I stay stable when I am waiting for the boat to pull up slack?
@@Mcsausy69 Thanks! I will likely have to wait until next summer to try again. I had to go out on a fire assignment and the water has probably turned now!
It's a rude awakening moving from a "normal," boat to a tournament level ski boat. I like how you mentioned things for the driver, engaging the forward gear can pull A LOT more than a normal boat, which can really unsettle a beginner before you've even "hit it"
I watched this video before trying waterskiing for the first time ever. After three tries I got up for about 5 seconds then ate shit and face planted. I realised what I did wrong. I pulled on the rope to try and regain balance and it threw me forward. I just need more time and practice. But I was so happy I got up. Thanks for the video!! Ps. I love how there was info for the driver also
Glad that it helped. Now get back out there. :)
Thank you for the great pointers as I'm going to try it this weekend . Have skied in the past like 40 years ago so your video sure helps !
Awesome!.
Thank you
I haven't been on skis in over 20yrs. And even when I did I had no clue what I was doing
One Ski- tip of ski against the rope, arms fully extended, knees up against your chest. "Let it Happen Captain!" When your shoulders are out of the water- stand up.
Great tips, what speed would you go for 8yo?
I can get up on the water every time, but I cannot for the life of me turn! I drop down off the table and immediately eat it and cartwheel, or get a lake water enema. I am always in pain the next few days
yes how does the guy through his throat /nose
So on my first several attempts, my body wanted to role over in the water, which left me with the skis on top of my and me on my belly. This was before the boat started to pull up slack. How do I stay stable when I am waiting for the boat to pull up slack?
you have to roll in the water and when you roll yiu have to bring the skis up and then your straight
@@Mcsausy69 Thanks! I will likely have to wait until next summer to try again. I had to go out on a fire assignment and the water has probably turned now!
It's a rude awakening moving from a "normal," boat to a tournament level ski boat. I like how you mentioned things for the driver, engaging the forward gear can pull A LOT more than a normal boat, which can really unsettle a beginner before you've even "hit it"
My grandfather is parks Bonifay
What about kids??
Water skii is tough never got the hang of it
What is a ski?